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1 Sock Puppets

Three craft projects that give new life to those lone socks orphaned in the dryer.

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September 29, 2009

Keywords sock puppets, diy, crafts, recycled crafts, kids crafts

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2 Back-to-School Signs

Every September, as kids head out of the house and onto the school bus, we moms want a way to capture the big moment. Well, forget the regular snapshot, and print out a sign with...

Posted by Joanna Goddard

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September 14, 2009

Keywords craft, crafts, design, home, home design

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3 Bee-Themed Birthday Party

Angie Gubler is a graphic designer (and former Martha Stewart art director), so when she planned a first-birthday party for her daughter Bea, everyone knew it would be amazing. As a nod to her daughter's...

Posted by Joanna Goddard

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September 11, 2009

Keywords birthday, birthday cake, birthday parties, birthday party, birthdays

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4 DIY Embroidered Lunch Bag

When I was little, we packed our school lunches in boring brown paper bags (and walked to school uphill both ways). But this week, Kate Pruitt came up with a gorgeous DIY embroidered lunch bag,...

Posted by Joanna Goddard

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September 4, 2009

Keywords DIY, art, art projects, craft, crafts

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5 DIY Puppy Collar

I know it's hard to get past how cute this sleeping puppy is, but how cute is that collar on the cute sleeping puppy? The incredible SouleMama and her sweet kids recently added pup Nellie...

Posted by Sarah Engler

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July 27, 2009

Keywords DIY, crafts, gifts, kids' crafts, pets

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6 As Seen On: LuvInTheMommyhood

Did you know you could turn a button-down that's destined for the secondhand store into a new pair of bloomers for your baby? Shannon, who calls herself a "newbie seamstress," whipped up these adorable...

Posted by Casey Lewis

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July 17, 2009

Keywords DIY, crafts, kids clothes, sewing

7 Nature Crafts for Kids

Got a bug enthusiast? Bird lover? Gardening fiend? Below, the 11 best toys for discovering the great outdoors.

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July 7, 2009

Keywords nature crafts for kids, nature crafts, crafts, diy, kids activities

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8 Easy Craft Ideas

It's possible to improvise kids' craft projects without a lot of planning or spending. Here are easy craft ideas for your kids to have fun with.

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October 21, 2008

Keywords easy craft ideas, simple crafts, free and easy crafts, crafts, art projects

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9 Recycled Crafts

Turn recyclables into cute little collectibles for your kids with these easy recycled crafts.

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October 21, 2008

Keywords recycle crafts, recycled crafts, green crafts, recycled crafts, recycle

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10 Kids Halloween Crafts

Jack-o-lanterns and cheesecloth ghosts getting old? Try one of these three clever and easy kids' halloween crafts.

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September 16, 2008

Keywords Crafts for Halloween, Easy Halloween Crafts, kids halloween crafts, halloween crafts for kids, halloween craft ideas

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11 Build A Terrarium

Help your kids follow these simple steps on how to make a terrarium that they can proudly call their own.

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October 30, 2007

Keywords terrariums, home design, family fun, kids, plants